Traditional On-Campus Tuition

As part of our commitment to keeping tuition rates competitive, GCU has kept campus tuition costs frozen since 2009. While the cost per credits are listed below, the average campus student pays only $8,300 per year* in tuition after institutional scholarships and grants. Speak with your university counselor for more information about estimating the costs of attending GCU.

Tuition

Credits

2016-17

Traditional Undergraduate

1-11 credits

$687.50 per credit

Traditional Undergraduate

12-18 credits

$8,250 per semester

Traditional Undergraduate

19+ credits (semester rate +)

$8,250 + $687.50 per credit above 18 credits

Summer Traditional Undergraduate (Except Nursing Cohorts)*

$310 per credit

Graduate Programs**

*No in-state/out-of-state rates

*Traditional students taking courses in the online format will be charged the regular tuition rates.

*Traditional students are required to take a minimum of nine (9) credits in the traditional campus format.

**$390 graduate tuition is only for traditional daytime students attending master's programs on the West Phoenix main campus.

It is the policy of GCU to collect and remit sales, use, excise and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations, which require the university to remit tax where applicable. Regulations vary by student location. Payment of tax is ultimately the student's financial responsibility to the university regardless of financing arrangements. Per Hawaii requirements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the District of Oahu will be charged 4.712 percent. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.1666 percent.

Non-Traditional Tuition (Online and Evening Students)

GCU's non-traditional tuition rates are for students who are interested in pursuing an online degree program or taking evening classes. Speak with your university counselor to learn more about your opportunities for scholarships off tuition through GCU's educational alliances or to find out about options for continuing education for teachers.

Online and Professional Studies (all programs other than those listed above)

$500

Doctoral Programs (includes dissertation courses DIS-966 to DIS-970)

$640

Active Duty and Active Reserve (online and professional studies)

$400

Active Duty and Active Reserve (doctoral programs)

$608

It is the policy of GCU to collect and remit sales, use, excise and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations, which require the university to remit tax where applicable. Regulations vary by student location. Payment of tax is ultimately the student's financial responsibility to the university regardless of financing arrangements. Per Hawaii requirements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the District of Oahu will be charged 4.712 percent. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.1666 percent.

Overview

Prepare to Lead in Public Healthcare

If you would like to work in a leadership role in a public sector healthcare organization, Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Healthcare Management offers a way to gain critical insights into this dynamic field. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences designed this program to allow you to explore the principles and models for the recognition, analysis and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health occupations. Legal responsibility, workplace safety and the healthcare facility's obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families and staff are topics that are examined. In addition, you examine practical financial analysis skills that have immediate application within the healthcare industry.

When you enroll in the Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Health Care Management, you have the opportunity to gain an in-depth perspective on public health models, including their legal and overall responsibility to remain operational and provide services to the public. In addition to specific topics related to public health, you can also explore ethical decision-making in healthcare leadership as well as the role of a servant leader.

Degree Outcomes

Investigate Publically Funded Institutions

Coursework in the MPA program allows you to apply administrative skills in the areas of leadership, human capital development, policy and governance within a public sector healthcare environment. You may also develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary healthcare models from financial, economic, quality, access and disparity perspectives. It is from this broad perspective that you can begin defining your role and perspective as an administrator within the healthcare system. You also have the opportunity to investigate your options and define your potential to serve as a leader of systematic improvement within your healthcare discipline, based on changes in these driving factors.

What You Will Learn

Gain Knowledge in Public Health

The coursework includes exploration of:

The development and management of human capital, as well as administration of healthcare entities and functions

Career Outcomes

Define Your Role in Public Health

GCU's MPA helps prepare you for a career working in the public sector with healthcare systems. You have the opportunity to be challenged to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector healthcare organizations today.

Course List

The programs offered at Grand Canyon University may vary by content and course length. You are currently
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Major:

38 credits

Total Degree Requirements:

38 credits

Program Core Courses

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare students for the graduate learning experience at Grand Canyon University. Students have opportunities to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to succeed as graduate students in the College of Business. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the tools for graduate success.

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the College of Business, key concepts of leadership, and an overview of how the science of organizational behavior contributes to effective leaders and managers.

Course Description

In this course, the role of government in the economy is explored within the general context of market failure and social equity. Topics include allocation of goods and services, income distribution, externalities, public goods, and public choice theory. This course also examines the impact of macroeconomic events and policy decisions on the budgets and service levels of public entities.

Course Description

The effective strategic management of human capital is the differentiator of every successful organization. This course examines talent management, workforce diversity, succession planning, employee development and motivation, and performance matrix. This course addresses human resource competencies identified by the Society of HR Management (SHRM). Using the strong strategic HR acumen provided by this course, students will be well-prepared for positions as senior human resources specialists or as general managers. Also LDR-635.

Course Description

This course focuses on servant leadership, how a servant leader is different from other leaders, and how focusing on the needs of others can create interdependency rather than dependency in organizations.

Course Description

This course focuses on how government and public organizations serve their stakeholders, the manner in which their services are carried out, how resources are managed, and how regulatory powers are complied with and/or managed. In accordance with UN guidelines on public governance, issues related to transparency, participation, and accountability are also examined.

Course Description

This course allows students to develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary health care models from financial, economic, quality, access, and disparity perspectives, and to relate the ethical, cultural, political, and financial factors that drive and support them. It is from this broad, integrative, and comparative perspective that students begin defining their role and perspective as administrators within the health care system. Students begin to investigate their options and define their potential to serve as leaders of systematic improvement, within their health care discipline, based on changes in these driving factors.

Course Description

Topics covered in this course include principles and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health occupations; legal responsibility; workplace safety; and the health care facility’s obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families, and staff.

Course Description

This course focuses on the practical financial-analysis skills that have immediate application within the health care industry, as well as managerial decision-making processes based on cost, service, and economic variables that influence market performance and outcome.

Faculty Bios

Program Locations

Online

Pursue a next-generation education with an online degree from Grand Canyon University. Earn your degree with convenience and flexibility with online courses that let you study anytime, anywhere.
GCU offers the most experienced leadership in delivering online degree programs. Full-time faculty members and fully trained adjunct instructors, equipped with strong academic backgrounds and practical experience in their fields, support you every step of the way.
Designed with the career-oriented professional in mind, our online classes provide an intimate environment that stimulates engaging and challenging discussions. Choose from programs across our distinct colleges, in high-demand employment areas. Classes begin frequently.

Evening

Grand Canyon University’s evening programs cater to the demands of working professionals who prefer an in-person learning environment.
Our night classes meet just once per week and offer the interaction and discussion of a typical college classroom. Night classes are designed for a specific number of students, providing a warm and nurturing environment that supports an engaging experience.
In an evening cohort, you will progress through your degree program with the same career-minded classmates, providing an opportunity to network and forge relationships that go beyond the classroom. Classes begin frequently at various locations, including our main campus.

* The Department of Education defines how an institution must calculate a
program's On-Time Completion rate for federal disclosure purposes. The On-Time
Completion rate is based on a program’s published required number of months to
complete all degree requirements as provided in the institution’s catalog.
Completion statistics are updated every January and are based on the cohort of
students who graduated between 7/1 – 6/30 of the preceding year. The On-Time
Completion rate is determined by the number of students in the cohort who
completed the program within the published program length divided by the number
of students in the cohort who graduated.